About

Gillian Ward is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of Florida and has her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. 

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Ms. Ward is originally from Clarkston, Michigan. She graduated from Central Michigan University with her bachelor's in Communication Disorders in 2017 and master's in Speech-Language Pathology in 2019. Following graduation, Ms. Ward relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Ms. Ward's deep commitment to supporting children with special needs stems from her personal upbringing, having a brother with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. This firsthand experience has provided her with a profound understanding of the obstacles faced by these families, motivating her to make a difference in their lives.

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Ms. Ward has experience working in pediatric outpatient clinics/hospitals and school settings with children aged 2-16. Most recently, she has worked for the local school district for 5 years providing Speech and Language services at elementary schools.

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Ms. Ward has experience working with children with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), specific learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. She has treated phonological, articulation, motor speech, receptive, expressive, and fluency disorders.

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When Ms. Ward is not working, she enjoys staying active, visiting the beach, exploring St. Petersburg, watching the Tampa Bay Lightning, and traveling.